Watisoni_Votu

Watisoni Votu

Watisoni Votu

Fijian rugby player

Watisoni Votu (born 25 March 1985 in Lautoka, Fiji) is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays Wing or Centre for Fiji on international level. Watisoni also played for the province, Lautoka. Following a series of visa complications Votu's transfer was delayed to English Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs,

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Watisoni Votu got to be a part of the Fiji Sevens team in 2009 for the 2008-09 IRB 7s World Series.

In February 2012, Votu trialled with rugby league team, Newcastle Knights in hope of a contract but instead chose to consider offers from overseas.[1][2]

Votu made his debut for Fiji in 2012 against Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup.[3] He then was named in the sides 2012 end of year tour campaign. Votu took part in all four matches, playing against Gloucester, Ireland XV, Georgia and England.[4]

Votu transfer to Exeter was completed on 9 January 2013.[5] This took Exeter even longer due to an incident that took place in Levuka Town in Ovalau, Fiji in which Votu allegedly assaulted a woman.[6] It was announced on 20 April 2013 that Votu at the conclusion of the 2012/2013 season will join French side USA Perpignan.[7]

In April 2015, Votu signed for newly promoted Top 14 side, Pau.[8]

References

  1. [1]
    "Fijian rugby hero shines on debut". Sydney Morning Herald. 4 February 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
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    Vosita Kotoiwasawasa (24 February 2012). "Sawene favoured by Knights". FBC News. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
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    "Japan v Fiji". ESPN scrum.
  4. [4]
    2012 end-of-year rugby union tests
  5. [5]
    BBC Sport. "Exeter Chiefs finally complete Watisoni Votu deal". BBC Sport. Brent Pilnick. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
  6. [6]
    SAUVAKACOLO, SITERI (18 July 2012). "Votu Faces Court". Fiji Sun.
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    "Perpignan confirm seven new signings". ESPNScrum. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
  8. [8]
    "Pau : Watisoni Votu aurait signé". actu. 13 April 2015.
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